Job Title: Artisan Mill Facility Supervisor (Bilingual) – Woodland, CA
Are you a hands-on bilingual leader who thrives on working alongside your team and making a real impact? La Tourangelle, a family-owned and operated company, is seeking a Bilingual Artisan Mill Facility Supervisor to join our flagship location in Woodland, CA. If you’re passionate about taking a hands-on approach to production, organization, and process improvement while working in a dynamic and sustainable environment, this opportunity is for you!
About Us
At La Tourangelle, we craft premium, artisanal oils and salad dressings inspired by the rich traditions of France’s Loire Valley. We are proud to be family-owned and operated, committed to sustainable practices and dedicated to quality. Our flagship location in Woodland is where traditional methods meet state-of-the-art innovations, including solar-powered production processes and advanced Molecular Distillation (MD) techniques.
This location is more than just a production site—it’s a vibrant space featuring tours, a community garden, and special events that showcase our brand to clients, customers, and partners. You will have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse environment, rolling up your sleeves and working alongside passionate individuals while helping us continue to deliver exceptional products.
About the Role
As the Artisan Mill Facility Supervisor, you will work alongside your team to manage and participate in daily operations across both our food-grade roasting facility and non-food-grade oil mill. You will also lead and engage in the Molecular Distillation (MD) process. Your role will be critical in ensuring production standards, safety, and quality while mentoring a dedicated team of production, mill, and orchard staff. You will ensure smooth operations across multiple shifts, providing direct support in all areas and driving continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- A hands-on role at our flagship location, where traditional production meets cutting-edge technology.
- Career growth potential in a company known for high employee retention and development opportunities.
- A positive and inclusive work environment, as reflected by our high ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor.
- Competitive compensation and the chance to work with locally and nationally respected premium products.
- Sustainably-minded operations, including solar-powered production processes and a focus on environmental responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On Production Leadership:
- Work alongside your team in daily production activities in both the food-grade roasting facility and the non-food-grade mill to meet production goals and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinate production schedules for roasting, blending, pressing, and MD processes, ensuring the efficient use of resources and time.
- Actively participate in and oversee MD processes (bleaching, degumming, cleaning, and CIP procedures), ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Production and Engineering to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
Supervisory Duties and Team Engagement:
- Lead by example by participating in daily tasks and guiding the production and maintenance teams with hands-on leadership.
- Mentor, train, and support team members to maintain high safety, performance, and collaboration standards.
- Use bilingual communication (Spanish/English) to provide effective training and feedback to your team.
- Participate in team meetings, actively contributing to safety procedures, production goals, and team development.
Facilities and Grounds Maintenance:
- Engage with your team in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the facility grounds, including the oil pressing mill, roasting facility, and farm grounds.
- Perform regular equipment inspections and repairs as needed to ensure smooth operations.
Sanitation and Safety:
- Work directly with your team to implement and enforce strict sanitation protocols, maintaining food safety and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct safety training sessions and monitor adherence to cGMP, HACCP, and allergen control policies.
Technology and Reporting:
- Utilize SAP or SAP B1 and other ERP/MRP systems for accurate data entry, inventory management, and generating production reports.
- Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) for documentation and communication.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and ensure consistency.
Logistics and Documentation:
- Actively participate in the accurate completion of production records and inventory management in SAP.
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments with proper documentation and coordination with drivers.
Cost Management:
- Work to control production costs by identifying inefficiencies and contributing to waste reduction initiatives.
- Support budgetary goals by helping manage inventory accuracy and expenses.
